Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) returns an interception for a touchdown during the Tennessee Volunteers' game against Alabama in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018.(Photo: Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel )

Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) waves to the crowd as he leaves the field after a recognition ceremonues for the team seniors before the start of the game against Missouri on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel

Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) celebrates after making a tackle during a game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) takes down a Charlotte player in the end zone which was ruled not a safety during the homecoming game between Tennessee and Charlotte outside of Neyland Stadium Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michael Patrick/News Sentinel NFS

Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) returns an interception for a touchdown during the Tennessee Volunteers' game against Alabama in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) tries to pry the ball out of the hand of Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) as Phillips returns an interception in for a touchdown during the Tennessee Volunteers' game against Alabama in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel

Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28) and Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) chase after a fumble during a game between Tennessee and Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel NFS

Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) is congratulated by Tennessee defensive back Baylen Buchanan (28) after regaining possession of the ball during a game between Tennessee and Florida at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) looks to throw past Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) during the Belk College Kickoff between Tennessee and West Virginia at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Kyle Phillips answers questions from members of the media during SEC football media day at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Ga on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) greets a friend during the Vol Walk during a game between Tennessee and LSU at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

The award, according to SB Nation, goes to the offensive or defensive lineman who does "un-lineman-like things."

Like, for example, when Phillips returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown against Alabama on Oct. 20. Jalen Hurts' pass was deflected at the line of scrimmage and caromed into Phillips' hands. He broke three tackles during his rumble toward the end zone.

While eating a piece of pie, Phillips reflected on the moment during a video the team published Monday on its Twitter account.

"I would like to thank SB Nation for making this award possible for us big guys. A lot of big guys don't get a lot of credit." Phillips said before pausing to take a bite of pie. "Man, this is good pie.

"But, also, I would love to thank my teammates, Jalen Hurts for throwing me the ball, and I would like to thank our fans for voting for me. It's been a great ride. Go Vols."

On Thursday, it was announced that Phillips will play in the East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 19 (3 p.m. ET, NFL Network) in St. Petersburg, Fla. Phillips will become the 49th Vols player to play in the all-star game.